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OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. SHANE

Nos. 97-2642 and 97-2643.

81 Ohio St.3d 494 (1998)

OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. SHANE. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. HENDERSON.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided April 22, 1998.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jonathan E. Coughlan, Disciplinary Counsel, and Sally Ann Steuk, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, for relator.

Barry L. Shane and Louis G. Henderson, pro se.

Per Curiam.

In 1992, when respondents began airing television commercials, DR 2-101(A) did not specifically proscribe advertisements that contained testimonials of past or present clients pertaining to a lawyer's capability. However, on January 1, 1993, DR 2-101(A) was amended and television commercials containing the testimonials of satisfied clients, such as those broadcast by respondents, were prohibited. We agree with the conclusion of the...

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